Category: Identity Protection

How to Organize and Store Your Online Passwords

Middle-aged man in blue denim shirt enters secure password in a browser site while using his laptop computer.

This blog was originally published in 2019, and it was updated in 2022. According to a survey by Digital Guardian, 70 percent of people reported they have more than 10 password-protected accounts on the web. And 30 percent of people reported they have “too many passwords to count.” Does that sound like you? It can… Read more »

5 Steps You Should Take to Keep Your Account Safe

Millennial woman in blue shirt checks her Minster Bank account using her laptop at home

Did you know that cybercrime could cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by 2025? As more and more data floods the internet, servers and our digital devices, the risk that individuals, businesses and government organizations will have their data compromised grows exponentially each year. That said, you can take steps to minimize your risk of… Read more »

4 Simple Steps to Keep Your Bank Account Safe

African American couple compare paper statements to online bank account to check for fraud and financial discrepancies

Criminals are looking for accounts they can easily hack and information they can easily steal. Here are four easy steps you can take to help protect your account from thieves. 1. Review Your Bank Statements Whether you receive online or paper statements of your account’s activity, it is important to read them line by line…. Read more »

Checkbook Basics: How to Obtain, Write, Send, Store and Dispose of Checks (Securely)

Woman sitting at her kitchen table fills out a check from her checkbook using secure tips from Minster Bank blog

Even though financial transactions today are increasingly paperless, there are still advantages to using a check book. They can help you avoid processing fees, leave behind a useful paper trail for your spending and give you a means of transferring funds should the internet be unavailable.  But are check books safe? How do you secure… Read more »

Minster Bank Community Voices: Beth Wente

Community voices with Beth Wente, assistant branch manager at Minster Bank Wagner’s IGA location.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Minster Bank with our new audio series, Minster Bank Community Voices. This week’s guest is Beth Wente, assistant branch manager at our Wagner’s IGA location. Q: What Do You Do at Minster Bank? I’m the assistant branch manager at the Wagner’s IGA branch. I’m really dealing with the customer on… Read more »

The Practical Guide to Data Security at Your Small Business

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Did you know that 43 percent of all data breaches happen to small businesses? Just because you’re small doesn’t mean you’re not at risk for a cyberattack. Help reduce your business’ risk of data breaches by implementing these strategies. Where to Start with Cybersecurity The first step in protecting your business from cyberattacks is awareness…. Read more »